Financial support docs: notarization

[k1couple 0]

After reading a bunch of posts of the subject, I'm still confused. What exactly needs to be notarized for the financial support docs? I know the I-134 doesn't, but how about my employer letter, tax returns, pay stubs, etc?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

The only thing you need to have notarized is the old I-134. If you are using the latest version, no notarization is necessary. Good luck!

P.S. All notarized means is the signature is verified before a notary.

Edited April 3, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[k1couple 0]

The only thing you need to have notarized is the old I-134. If you are using the latest version, no notarization is necessary. Good luck!

P.S. All notarized means is the signature is verified before a notary.

Great, thanks for the input.

A question, though: Will a notary only verify if the paper is signed in front of him? Because I've read that people have notarized their past tax returns. Just wondering how it works.

Thanks.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

The only thing you need to have notarized is the old I-134. If you are using the latest version, no notarization is necessary. Good luck!

P.S. All notarized means is the signature is verified before a notary.

Great, thanks for the input.

A question, though: Will a notary only verify if the paper is signed in front of him? Because I've read that people have notarized their past tax returns. Just wondering how it works.

Thanks.

You might be thinking of certified copies. That is where the person making the copies certifies that they made a true copy of the original document. As far as tax returns, I just sent photocopies with no problem. The USCIS generally accepts photocopies unless originals are requested. Some folks say the transcripts from the IRS might be a better way to go.